Podcast: When will we get flying cars like the Jetsons?

The Jetsons' car could fly at least 500 mph -- and it made a really cool sound.

/ Hanna Barbera

The Jetsons' car could fly at least 500 mph -- and it made a really cool sound.

The Jetsons' car could fly at least 500 mph -- and it made a really cool sound. (/ Hanna Barbera)

C'mon, you know you want one.

George Jetson zipped around in a flying car that was goofy cool. It was little more than a bubble with a tail fin. But it fit a family of four with enough room left over for Astro the dog. And it made getting in and out of traffic bang up fun.

Will we ever get a car like that? Why can't we have one now? I recently discussed the matter with Scott Paulson, my-cohost on Science and Defense Radio. CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast.